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I have 12 Brahmas that or 22 weeks old. I know they aren't expected to lay until 26 weeks, however three days ago one hen laid one egg. It was small and round, but no eggs have been laid since. I was in the coop watching the chickens and noticed that one of the girls was trying to get in the...

Hi, I have a flock of 16 week old Brahmas, I still have them on chick starter, when should I change their food to layer mix? or should I have done that already. thanks BG

Our chicks are 8 weeks old, I have been filling up the feeder whenever it gets low. My question is this, should I just give them a set amount each day and when its gone it's gone, or keep the feeder full and let them graze at it?

I have a flock of 17 Lt buff Brahmas. I'm supposed to have 16 pullets and one cockerel, I have been having a hard time IDing the cockerel, but I think I may have found him. This is the chicken that comes over to check me out almost every time I go near the yard, the comb is a little redder on...

I have two week old Brahmas, I just moved them into the coop. Last night I had the heat lamp on, but it was in the high 80's today and only supposed to get down to 74 tonight. Should I still leave the heat lamp on? It has been about 80-85 in the garage since I brought them home. I turned the...

I picked up my chicks yesterday (Brahma's) and have them in a water tank brooder. It's about 80 degrees with the heat lamp on, is that warm enough? second question, obviously they are eating drinking and pooping, how often should I clean the brooder? There are 17 chicks altogether. Last...

Hi everyone, I just joined BYC today, I have been lurking in the shadows for awhile now. We live in Eastern Kansas, south of KC. We just picked up 16 pullets and a cockerel today. We decided on Brahmas, mainly because we like the looks and heard they are a gentle breed. We look forward to our...